Welcome to 'Angels Over the Bay' Published March 16, 2011 By Brig. Gen. Andrew Mueller 81st Training Wing Commander KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Welcome to the 2011 Keesler Air Force Base "Angels Over the Bay" Open House and Air Show! This year, Team Keesler is proud to celebrate 70 years of service on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The base you are visiting today was originally built in 1941 when the City of Biloxi donated this land to build a technical training center for the ArmyAir Corps. Since 1947, the base has been a mainstay for technical training for airmen in your United StatesAir Force. To recognize our heritage, we've put together an outstanding lineup of aerial performers, aircraft static displays and an impressive number of demonstrations involving a wide range of military capabilities. In addition, we are proud to be a part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Navy Week by hosting the Navy's Blue Angels aerial demonstration team. No doubt, these will be impressive displays, but I also encourage you to take this opportunity to visit with our most valued asset -- our Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines. Our nation remains engaged in operations around the world and the men and women serving in our armed forces are something special. I'm confident that when you speak with these outstanding men and women, you'll recognize the truly impressive capability which resides within those serving our nation in uniform. For the past 70 years Team Keesler has enjoyed a tremendous partnership with the citizens of Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I want to personally thank you for your unwavering support that remains a vital part of our ability to accomplish the mission today. Thank you! Finally, please take a moment to read the "Air Show Tips" in order that we all might have a safe and memorable day. Enjoy the show!